HC Deb 09 March 1953 vol 512 cc825-6
24. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Food what offer he has made to purchase any of the large surplus supplies of butter now being accumulated in the United States of America.

Major Lloyd George

None, Sir.

Mr. Willey

Has the right hon. and gallant Gentleman seen the report that the United States Administration is storing surplus butter now at the rate of 1 million pounds a week? We might point out that we would like butter as well as guns.

Major Lloyd George

There are lots of other things we could buy, such as cheese. As a matter of fact, much of the United States butter normally exceeds the 16 per cent. allowed over here.

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